Crime Rate in Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Craven

The total recorded crimes in Craven, UK in May 2025 are around 278 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craven crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Craven, encompassing approximately 56,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (23.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (12.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
Craven Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Swadford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Mill Bridge with total crimes: 8
  • Waterside with total crimes: 6

Craven Police Info:

North Yorkshire Police

Craven Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Skipton West & West Craven (47 crimes), and the safest, Aire Valley (19 crimes), is 28 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Craven.

Similarly, the area of Skipton South (66 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ingleton & High Bentham (21 crimes), with a difference of 45 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Craven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Skipton West & West Craven47
Skipton East & South39
Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven36
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby36
Mid Craven31

Safest Wards:

Mid Craven31
Settle & Penyghent27
Wharfedale22
Bentham & Ingleton21
Aire Valley19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Skipton South66
Skipton Town & East45
Settle, Hellifield & Horton43
Sutton & Crosshills41
Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale37

Safest Areas:

Settle, Hellifield & Horton43
Sutton & Crosshills41
Skipton North & Upper Wharfedale37
Carleton, Cowling & Cononley25
Ingleton & High Bentham21

Craven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202523
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 202416
September 202415
August 202425
July 202429

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
December 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 202411
September 202410
August 202417
July 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202514
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 202417
September 20247
August 202415
July 202411

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202565
March 202550
November 20242
October 202449
September 202437
August 202452
July 202460

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202516
March 202511
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 202424
September 202428
August 202422
July 202421

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202519
October 202415
September 202414
August 202416
July 20247

A total of 620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202573
March 2025103
February 20254
January 20259
December 202414
November 20244
October 202475
September 202498
August 202481
July 202469

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
January 20257
December 20245
October 202412
September 202421
August 202411
July 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Craven in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Craven postcode area is presented below.

1. Swadford Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Mill Bridge (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Waterside (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
4. Brewery Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Kendals Yard (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Public order1

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